13th Global Series: Africa Pension Secretariat and Managers Programme

Convention Overview

Africa's pension landscape faces a defining moment. With over $1 trillion in pension assets but only 15% population coverage compared to the global average of 54%, the continent confronts both a critical challenge and massive opportunity. The Africa Pension Secretariat and Managers Convention emerges as a strategic response to this reality by bringing together pension industry leaders, regulators, and stakeholders to transform Africa's retirement security framework.

This continental gathering tackles the urgent need for coordinated action across Africa's fragmented pension systems. The convention confronts a stark contradiction: Africa holds substantial pension assets yet battles massive coverage gaps that threaten long-term economic stability and social cohesion. As 85% of Africans lack pension coverage and 60% of the population is under 25, the window for building robust retirement frameworks is closing fast. The convention drives concrete solutions, cross-border partnerships, and the targeted deployment of pension capital to fuel inclusive economic growth, turning the coverage crisis into an opportunity to expand financial inclusion and strengthen institutional governance.

Rwanda hosts this inaugural continental event, demonstrating the power of bold pension reform. In 2025, Rwanda doubled its statutory pension contribution rate from 6% to 12%, showing real political commitment to retirement security. With real GDP growth exceeding 8.5% in 2024 and a regulatory environment matching international standards, Rwanda delivers the perfect backdrop for peer learning, hands-on problem-solving, and positioning pension funds as engines of sustainable development across the continent.

Key Thematic areas

• Mastering best practices for establishing robust decision-making frameworks, enhancing board effectiveness, and implementing transparency mechanisms that strengthen pension fund oversight across Africa's diverse regulatory landscapes.
• Discovering strategies for incorporating environmental, social, and governance principles into investment decisions that generate sustainable returns while contributing to Africa's development goals and climate resilience.
• Identifying new approaches to funding pensions that increase coverage, sustainability, and financial inclusivity, particularly in underserved populations, while ensuring fiscal responsibility.
• Learning effective communication strategies and relationship management techniques to build trust with pension scheme members, employers, and regulators while ensuring long-term scheme viability.
• Developing comprehensive risk frameworks to navigate currency volatility, political uncertainties, operational challenges, and emerging cybersecurity threats specific to African pension markets.
• Understanding how to balance international best practices with local regulatory requirements to ensure member protection while maintaining operational efficiency and competitive positioning.
• Creating tailored measurement systems and reporting standards that accurately reflect African pension fund performance while promoting accountability and informed decision-making.
• Exploring successful reform models and innovative policy approaches across Africa to identify scalable solutions for improving pension system effectiveness and coverage.
• Unlocking strategies for deploying pension assets in infrastructure projects that deliver both attractive returns and meaningful socio-economic impact across the continent.
• Harnessing digital innovations and fintech solutions to streamline pension administration, expand member access, and enhance service delivery in both urban and rural markets

Target Audience

This Convention is specifically designed for Pension industry professionals and service providers across Africa who include: 

1. Board of Trustees
2. Chief Executive Officers
3. Principal Officers
4. Internal and External Pension Administrators
5. Pension Fund Custodians
6. Employee Benefit Consultants
7. Pension and Benefits Lawyers
8. Investment Managers
9. Actuaries
10. Pension Regulators, and 
11. Pension Secretariat Officials

Payment Options

The fee is USD 1000 payable in advance of the programme which will cover: Facilitation fees, conferencing venue, certificates, training materials, refreshments, buffet lunch and excursions. The fees exclude VAT, Visa processing fees, air tickets, airport transfers, and accommodation.

Registration

To secure your participation, kindly register with us and make payment in advance using one of the following payment options:

1. Cheques payable to Finnet Institute Limited.
2. Deposit to USDA/cNo:0100012174645, Stanbic Bank Kenya Ltd, Chiromo Branch and email a scanned copy of the payment slip to Finnet Institute.

For More Information

Should you require any further details or have any inquiries about the convention, please do not hesitate to contact us. You can reach us via email at aurelia. ochako@finnettrust.com, with a copy to info@finnettrust.com, or by phone at +254 719- 560656, +254 740-257777, or +254 11 105 22 30.